Assessment of knowledge, perception and intent among health professional students on breastfeeding: A cross sectional study

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Author Details : Samar Hossain, Shweta Goswami, Hobinder Arora, Anshita Mishra*, Ekta Arora

Volume : 10, Issue : 4, Year : 2023

Article Page : 166-169

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijfcm.2023.032

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Abstract

Objective: To assess knowledge, perception, and intention regarding breastfeeding among medical students.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge, perception, and intentions of 198 third-year medical students at Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, regarding breastfeeding.
Results: Indicated that 69.6% had average knowledge, with only 3% demonstrating good knowledge. The mean score was 6.39 ± 4.940. Gender and attendance of prior lectures did not significantly influence knowledge levels. The study explored participants' perceptions of breastfeeding policies and found no significant gender-based differences. Additionally, 55 students expressed intent to work in Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) in the future. While not statistically significant, their knowledge scores were higher.
Conclusion: The study emphasizes the importance of enhancing breastfeeding education among medical students and highlights the potential role of future healthcare professionals in promoting optimal breastfeeding practices.
 

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Medical students, Knowledge, Perception, Reproductive and child health (RCH).

How to cite : Hossain S, Goswami S, Arora H, Mishra A, Arora E, Assessment of knowledge, perception and intent among health professional students on breastfeeding: A cross sectional study. Indian J Forensic Community Med 2023;10(4):166-169

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